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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer-Communication Systems - **Company:** Microchip Technology - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Modems, Software Debugging, Desktop Publishing, MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Wi-Fi Technology, Wireless Technologies - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-engineer-communication-systems-san-diego-ca-usa-58901270 ## About the Role plans and bring up communications systems in lab * Test and troubleshoot wireless systems and test chips/SoCs * Perform additional duties as assigned Tasks * Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of wireless PHY design experience * Strong background in signal processing and communication theory * Experience in MATLAB, C/C++ and fixed-point/cycle-true programming and simulation * Experience in Modem and digital front-end block design * Experience in IC design, RFIC calibration and testing * Experience in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth PHY layer knowledge is advantageous * Team player with ability to resolve technical and scheduling issues; potential for team leadership Key requirements * health benefits from day one * retirement savings plan * restricted stock units (RSUs) * quarterly bonus payments * employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with 2-year lookback * competitive base pay ## Description Experteer Overview In this role, you design and implement physical-layer algorithms for low-power wireless products within the Wireless Systems Group. You collaborate across RF/Analog, Digital, Validation, and Software teams to bring up and validate test chips and SoCs. You will tackle complex signaling problems, simulate systems, and optimize performance to support cross-functional hardware and software development. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to advanced wireless technology in a global, value-driven environment. Compensation / Benefits * Collaborate with RF/Analog, Digital, Validation, and Software teams to bring up and debug test chips and SoCs * Simulate communication systems and participate in digital block design * Design and simulate the physical layer of wireless systems * Develop system models for performance evaluation and design trade-offs * Create module specifications with RF/Analog and Digital teams and implement algorithms * Document design and test plans and bring up communications systems in lab * Test and troubleshoot wireless systems and test chips/SoCs * Perform additional duties as assigned Tasks * Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of wireless PHY design experience * Strong background in signal processing and communication theory * Experience in MATLAB, C/C++ and fixed-point/cycle-true programming and simulation * Experience in Modem and digital front-end block design * Experience in IC design, RFIC calibration and testing * Experience in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth PHY layer knowledge is advantageous * Team player with ability to resolve technical and scheduling issues; potential for team leadership Key requirements * health benefits from day one * retirement savings plan * restricted stock units (RSUs) * quarterly bonus payments * employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with 2-year lookback * competitive base pay ## Related Videos - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [Building a Cross-Platform BLE Client with Kotlin Multiplatform and Kable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100250-building-a-cross-platform-ble-client-with-kotlin-multiplatform-and-kable) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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